'The Sabres routinely choose to opt out of the sort of blue-collar work that fuel teams such as the Penguins.' … [Read more...] about Sabres shut out for a third consecutive game, the ‘definition of inconsistent’
Archives for March 15, 2019
Mike Harrington: Firing Housley may be only choice Sabres have
'There's little pride left on this team. Too many guys are quitting on him. Housley tried to point out it was scoreless after the first period Thursday and that's true. And so was the Sabres' 9-2 advantage in shots on goal at one point of the second period. But when you haven't scored a goal in three games, that's grasping at straws.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Firing Housley may be only choice Sabres have
Vladimir Sobotka says role with Sabres prevents him from making offensive impact
'"For sure," he said, in a voice barely above a whisper. "I've been in the D zone a lot. I'm doing my best. Not too much offensive time for me. It's my role. I'm doing my best."' … [Read more...] about Vladimir Sobotka says role with Sabres prevents him from making offensive impact
The Wraparound: Penguins 5, Sabres 0
'What unfolded Thursday night in KeyBank Center may have been worse than any of those meaningless games during their march to last place in 2018.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Penguins 5, Sabres 0
Reeling Sabres get shut out again, lose sixth straight game
'Their in-season regression has been shocking. They could become the first team in NHL history to have a 10-game winning and losing streak in the same campaign.' … [Read more...] about Reeling Sabres get shut out again, lose sixth straight game
Sabres notes: Casey Nelson returns after one-game benching
'The defenseman said he was looking through three players Saturday afternoon in Colorado and didn’t see Zadorov hit Eichel into the boards and rip off his helmet.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Casey Nelson returns after one-game benching
Friday's Pittsburgh Coverage
Penguins coast to win over Sabres, 5-0 (Pittsburgh Post Gazette) Matt Murray finally gets a break vs. Sabres (Pittsburgh Post Gazette) Penguins’ Casey DeSmith answers call with shutout of Sabres (Pittsburgh Tribune Review) Patric Hornqvist heating up as Penguins mount late-season charge (Pittsburgh Tribune Review) Photo gallery (NHL.com) Snap Shots: Pens 5, Sabres 0 … [Read more...] about Friday’s Pittsburgh Coverage
Kessel, Crosby help surging Penguins blank Sabres 5-0
'“Any time that you put on an NHL sweater, you put on the Sabres sweater, you better play with some pride. Otherwise you shouldn’t ... be here,” said Sabres forward Kyle Okposo, punctuating his frustration with a profanity. “I don’t believe that we’ve lost that. And if guys have, they shouldn’t be here. I don’t know what else to say.”' … [Read more...] about Kessel, Crosby help surging Penguins blank Sabres 5-0
Penguins use special teams to defeat Sabres 5-0
'The Sabres' first penalty of the night came five minutes into the second period when Casey Nelson served an interference minor. The Penguins were able to capitalize on the man advantage thanks to tic-tac-toe passing in the offensive zone.' … [Read more...] about Penguins use special teams to defeat Sabres 5-0
As the losses pile up, the Sabres can't score even one goal
'Pittsburgh is a team that can be scored on, but the Sabres showed very little urgency in the offensive zone and had very little interest of being around the net.' … [Read more...] about As the losses pile up, the Sabres can’t score even one goal
From the locker room: Sabres-Penguins
'"You look at the game, right, zero zero after one, chances are even. I mean, they get a power play, they're a very oportunitstic team, they don't need many opportunities to capitalize. We get a power play, we're outshooting them nine to two, and we have our opportunities to tie the game up, or get it within one on both of those power plays and that's just where we're at as a … [Read more...] about From the locker room: Sabres-Penguins
Sabres Shutout Again
'The game was scoreless heading into the second period when Pittsburgh scored 3 goals and cruised to a 5-0 win at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Shutout Again
Penguins keep pace in Metropolitan with shutout against Sabres
'"We gave up two power-play goals and a point shot with an unbelievable screen by them," Buffalo forward Jason Pominville said. "That's winning hockey. That's what we've got to get back to. We've got to have more pride to get to that area, get our nose dirty. I mean, it's a tough league to score in. You've got to pay a price to get to the net, and we've got to get pucks there. … [Read more...] about Penguins keep pace in Metropolitan with shutout against Sabres
Sabres continue to lack offense in loss to Pens
'"That's just where we're at as a group right now," Sabres coach Phil Housley said. "We continue to talk about getting to zone one, getting in front of the net. I think we didn't do that, whether it was off the rush, we didn't drive and stop there and play the puck. We could've created our own chances more by getting to the net. We got to scrape and claw. We got to get dirty … [Read more...] about Sabres continue to lack offense in loss to Pens
Friday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks meet Checkers in possible Calder Cup playoff preview: 5 things to know (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage